Webinars and Workshops
The ISTSS PIE Committee launched an ISTSS Webinar Series to provide ongoing professional education that supports our mission of advancing the science and practice of understanding and treating traumatic stress. Our webinars are designed for multidisciplinary professionals engaged in research, clinical practice, and other activities related to traumatic stress.
All webinars are FREE for ISTSS members and non-members! You can also earn Continuing Education (CE) credits for just $25 for ISTSS members and $50 for non-members. Click the link below to visit our webinar store, where you can register for continuing education (CE) credits. A full list of available webinars is also below.
Please note: Non-members will need to create a free ISTSS account to purchase CE credits.
Upcoming Webinars: TBA
Available Webinars in the ISTSS Webinar Store
The following recorded sessions are now available as on-demand webinars in our Webinar Store. These sessions address a wide range of topics relevant to traumatic stress professionals and provide valuable insights along with the option to earn continuing education (CE) credits.
To earn CE credits, please visit the Webinar Store to register and complete your purchase.
Note: The links below provide free access to the webinar recordings but do not include CE credit.
Opening Access to Address Trauma and Treat PTSD in Primary Care
Date & Time: July 14, 2025 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Speaker: Sheila A.M. Rauch, PhD, ABPP
Facilitator: Marley Fradley
Join Dr. Sheila Rauch—national leader in trauma and PTSD treatment—as she explores how to broaden access to effective care by integrating trauma-informed approaches within primary care. This session will highlight system-level models for improving access and introduce PE-PC (Processing Emotions in Primary Care), a brief and powerful intervention tailored for primary care settings. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking practical, scalable strategies to address PTSD beyond specialty mental health.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Voices from the Front Lines (Part 2 Panel)
Date & Time: June 24, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Speakers: Leslie Morland, PsyD, Barbara Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, and Anne Wagner, PhD, C.Psych
Facilitators: Anthony Reffi, PhD, and Sonya Norman, PhD
A live panel discussion with leading clinicians and researchers in the field of PAT. This session will highlight MDMA’s role in PTSD treatment, explore psilocybin' s emerging evidence base, and discuss integration into PE and CPT protocols. The panelists will address practical challenges including medication tapering and ethical concerns. Audience questions from the Primer will be explored.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Laying the Groundwork (Part 1 Primer)
Speaker: Leslie Morland, PsyD
Facilitator: Melissa Zielinski, PhD
This foundational session provides an overview of the history, clinical context, and current research behind psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) for PTSD. Dr. Morland will introduce novel treatment models that combine MDMA with evidence-based therapies like CBT. Attendees will be invited to submit questions during the webinar to be discussed by the panel in Part 2. This session sets the stage for the deeper clinical dialogue in Part 2.
Moral Distress in the Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself & Supporting Colleagues
Speaker: Sonya Norman, PhD
Moral distress occurs when professionals feel unable to act according to their ethical beliefs due to external constraints. This webinar explores the impact of moral distress in various work settings, how it affects mental health and job satisfaction, and ways to cope effectively. Dr. Norman offers insights on self-care strategies and how to foster a supportive work environment.
Stress First Aid Supporting Each Other in High-Stress Work Settings
Speaker: Patricia Watson, PhD
In this webinar, Stress First Aid: Supporting Each Other in High-Stress Work Settings, Patricia Watson, PhD, provides valuable insights into recognizing and addressing stress in the workplace. Learn practical strategies to support colleagues, foster resilience, and promote well-being in high-pressure environments.
International Panel on Moral Injury
Speakers: Sonya Norman, PhD, Brandon J. Griffin, PhD, Shira Maguen, PhD, Angela Nickerson, PhD, Talya Greene, PhD, MPH, and Jackie June ter Heide, PhD
As part of our Friday Fast Facts series on Moral Injury, ISTSS released a continuing education (CE)-accredited panel discussion featuring an international group of leading experts. This insightful conversation explores the global dimensions of moral injury, its profound psychological and emotional impacts, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment across diverse cultural and professional contexts.
The panel offers a unique opportunity to hear from voices around the world who are working at the intersection of trauma, ethics, and healing. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or student, this session provides critical perspectives and practical tools to support those impacted by moral injury.
Free Resources
Click here to register for upcoming webinars and access the Webinar Store for Continuing Education credits (CEs). Stay up to date with the latest in traumatic stress studies and clinical practice through live and on-demand expert-led sessions.
Looking for complimentary materials? Scroll down to explore a wide range of free online resources, including recording sessions from previous annual meetings and webinars.
🎥 Free Webinars
Screening in Trauma-Prone Organisations: To Screen or Not to Screen? Depends on What You Mean
This webinar delves into the complexities of mental health screening within trauma-exposed workplaces. It examines contemporary evidence on the effectiveness of mental health screening methodologies and discusses how such screenings can be integrated into a comprehensive program of evidence-based preventive measures for organizations operating in high-stress environments.
Intergenerational Effects of Trauma Exposure: Behavioral and Biological Mechanisms of Transmission
This webinar delves into how trauma experienced in childhood can have lasting neurobiological impacts not only on the individual but also on subsequent generations. It offers a focused perspective on the physiological aspects of trauma transmission, utilizing tools like functional MRI (fMRI) and fear-potentiated startle responses. Additionally, the session explores behavioral mechanisms, such as maternal warmth, and biological factors, including epigenetics, that contribute to the intergenerational transmission of trauma.
Climate Change and Trauma
This webinar explores the profound mental health impacts of climate change, highlighting how both sudden disasters and gradual environmental shifts can lead to traumatic stress. It delves into the ways climate change exacerbates existing inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. The session also discusses the importance of resilience-building and collective action in mitigating these effects and promoting mental well-being.
Elephant in the Room
This webinar addresses the complexities clinicians face when sociocultural issues—such as race, culture, current events, and policies—emerge during therapy sessions. It offers strategies for navigating these conversations, emphasizing the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity in mental health treatment.
Trauma and Minority Stress Among Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Communities
This webinar explores the unique challenges faced by transgender and gender diverse individuals, focusing on the impact of trauma and minority stress on their mental health. It delves into the systemic barriers and societal factors contributing to these stressors and discusses strategies for providing effective, affirming care to TGD populations.
Opportunities and Challenges for the Traumatic Stress Community to Assist Those Affected by the War in Ukraine
This webinar highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by traumatic stress professionals in assisting individuals affected by the war in Ukraine. It delves into the complexities of providing mental health support in conflict zones, addressing both immediate and long-term needs of those impacted by the crisis.
Trauma from an Intersectional Perspective
This webinar delves into how overlapping identities—such as race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, and disability—shape individuals' experiences of trauma and access to care. A panel of international experts discusses the compounded effects of systemic oppression and marginalization, offering insights into culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to trauma-informed care.
Resilience in Perilous Times: Pathways to the Future
In this keynote address from the ISTSS 35th Annual Meeting, University of Minnesota Regents Professor Ann S. Masten, PhD, LP, explores decades of resilience research to provide a roadmap for navigating periods of historic turbulence. Dr. Masten discusses how systems—individuals, families, and communities—adapt successfully to challenges, offering insights into fostering resilience amidst adversity.